nephrotoxicity
/ˌnɛfroʊtɑkˈsɪsəti/
noun
- The quality or state of being poisonous to the kidneys.
- Chronic dehydration can increase the nephrotoxicity of some substances.
- The nephrotoxicity of the medication was discovered during clinical trials.
- Doctors assess the risk of nephrotoxicity before prescribing certain antibiotics.